Iita wins Minolta 10 km race

WINDHOEK – Top Namibian runner Reinhold Iita clinched yet another title when he won the Konica Minolta Men’s 10 km Road Race on Saturday.

Iita, who won the 2006 Old Mutual Victory Race Series just a week ago, crossed the line in a time of 21 minutes and 14 seconds, ahead of fellow Namibian Defence Force soldier Frans Hosea, who clocked 21 minutes and 31 seconds. Johannes Naitembu clocked in at 21:39 to finish third and David Thomas ended fourth in 22 minutes.Edward Kawanivi won the junior category in a time of 22:30, followed by Wendelus Amesho in 23 minutes.Johannes Skrywer ended third in 23:05 followed by Hans Gawanab and Sylvester Mouton in fourth and fifth place.Manie Ross was the fastest veteran on the day in a time of 29:57, followed by South African runner Reinhard Sharon in 32:50.Joseph Amon ended third in a time if 34:11.The first primary school pupil was Simpson Katali from Martti Ahtisaari followed by Reinhold Eixab from Augeikhas and Oriere Ndarena, also from Martti Ahtisaari.Forty runners took part in the race set around the Western Suburbs Swimming pool between Khomasdal and Katutura.Organisers Willem Rooi and Willem Andries were pleased with the turnout.They thanked their main sponsor, Konica Minolta, and co-sponsors Jarman Funeral Services and Namox.The event is set to take place again next year.NampaJohannes Naitembu clocked in at 21:39 to finish third and David Thomas ended fourth in 22 minutes.Edward Kawanivi won the junior category in a time of 22:30, followed by Wendelus Amesho in 23 minutes.Johannes Skrywer ended third in 23:05 followed by Hans Gawanab and Sylvester Mouton in fourth and fifth place.Manie Ross was the fastest veteran on the day in a time of 29:57, followed by South African runner Reinhard Sharon in 32:50.Joseph Amon ended third in a time if 34:11.The first primary school pupil was Simpson Katali from Martti Ahtisaari followed by Reinhold Eixab from Augeikhas and Oriere Ndarena, also from Martti Ahtisaari.Forty runners took part in the race set around the Western Suburbs Swimming pool between Khomasdal and Katutura.Organisers Willem Rooi and Willem Andries were pleased with the turnout.They thanked their main sponsor, Konica Minolta, and co-sponsors Jarman Funeral Services and Namox.The event is set to take place again next year.Nampa